what connectors u guys using on your ESC's

[AnTi Taco]

i normaly run ec5's but i just realized on my CC Ice 120 HV it has 8g wire so there no way the EC5's are gunna fit so what u guys use? i think i saw few peeps use the Castle Bullets as there Power connectors...

[maczar]

8AWG fits in ec5, my turnigy batteries have 8awg and i have ec5 on them ;)

[AnTi Taco]

8AWG fits in ec5, my turnigy batteries have 8awg and i have ec5 on them ;)

really i was thinking they wouldn't fit

edit : just found a ec5 bullet laying around i can do a test fit with and u right it fits but just barely :)

[belcom]

Check these out if you need bigger. I have a few that a friend shared with me. They look like quality connectors. 6mm and plastic casing seems to be very well made.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20353__HXT_6mm_Gold_Connector_w_Protector_10pcs_ set_.html

[AnTi Taco]

i found this pic in the show off your 7hv thread i kinda like the connector he used

http://helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=272698&d=1323590845

[Cullen Colapietro]

I am using XT150s (http://epbuddy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_13&products_id=114) and they are very nice. You can mix/match them how you like.

[chucky21022002]

That's my heli. I used 5.5mm bullets all around and to prevent any contact between the lipos I usually put a 450 anti skid rubber on the male side (negative) to be safe. Glad you like it.


i found this pic in the show off your 7hv thread i kinda like the connector he used

http://helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=272698&d=1323590845

[Jeff_Barrett]

I'm using EC5's ... they fit, barely. :)

[GimpyGolden]

+1 for EC5's, they are 5mm bullets after all.

[Ah Clem]

I am using EC5's.

I think 6mm bullets are preferred by those doing hard 3D.

[AnTi Taco]

Think i might run the Castle 6.5mm bullets or the ec5's not sure yet i do like the idea of putting straight bullets the ESC and my lipo leads

http://helidirect.com/castle-creations-65mm-high-current-bullet-connector-set-p-15922.hdx

http://helidirect.com/images/helicopters/wires__connectors/CCBUL6.5X3.jpg

[-Centurion-]

My connectors on my HV7...

http://c0456141.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/images/large/ptk/ptk-5014.jpg

[apostolosnt]

My connectors on my HV7...

Same here. ESC and bats on 5.5mm. Very good contact and easy to solder.

Having sigle plugs makes for less connections and shorter wiring which is always a good thing.
Plug the bats straight between them (bat1 pos -> bat 2 neg) and then (bat2 pos -> esc pos) and (bat1 neg -> esc neg).

I also always add a 3W 10Ohm resistor on my positive esc so that it contacts the bullet just before the main plug and completely eliminates the spark so your plugs stay nice and new.

[jmackey]

I am using the 6.5mm Castle bullets now. They are rated for 200 amps (120 for EC5) and are shorter than the EC5's also. I doubled up on the insulation and have the 3 motor leads seperated at the connectors to make sure there isn't a short between them (saw that recently on a buddies heli).

http://www.helifreak.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=278533&d=1325858825

Jay

[r1sportbike]

I use Castle 6.5 bullets from esc to motor and

EC5 connectors from batteries to esc.

I have had bad experiences using bullets on batteries.

This combo works amazing and has done so for over 500 total flights.

[Gearswinger]

I use Powerpoles on everything. They work great on everything from my 7HV, to my Logo, to my son's Powerwheels ATV. Just an awesome all purpose connector.

[BakedMopar]

6mm bullets for me.

[OICU812]

This question seems to get asked, well ... almost every day in some forum or thread....

EC5 on your motor, esc and batts, work VERY well no problems.

[pizza]

My connectors on my HV7...

http://c0456141.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/images/large/ptk/ptk-5014.jpg
I use the same. Soldered to all of my 6s packs now even to Rex550 ESC.

[-Centurion-]

I also always add a 3W 10Ohm resistor on my positive esc so that it contacts the bullet just before the main plug and completely eliminates the spark so your plugs stay nice and new.
That's also what exactly I do :clap

I use the same. Soldered to all of my 6s packs now even to Rex550 ESC.

Seems like we all Europeans use the same connectors..:lol:

[AnTi Taco]

ok new question once u have your connectors of your liking on,,how do connect the Lipo's to the ESC..are u guys building your own Series harness or buying one from progressiverc.com that they make or will is even work with how this heli is laid out..im guessing more then likely each person setup is different and u gotta build your own custom harness??

http://www.progressiverc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/c/ac-sec5_series_ec5_adapter.png

[Jeff_Barrett]

See post # 10 by GimpyGolden in this thread:

http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=368959

[Cullen Colapietro]

Made my own to fit my wiring scheme.